On Your Hands
- April 24, 2023
- Skeleton Studios
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Get on itch.io Store"On Your Hands" is a challenging physics-based puzzle game where you manipulate unstable objects with your own in-game hands. Your goal is to safely maneuver fragile eggs to their designated platforms, while avoiding various obstacles and traps. With its unique gameplay mechanics and escalating difficulty, it offers a fun and engaging experience for players who enjoy problem-solving and quick reflexes.
Windows
Reviews
- The puzzles are well-designed, gradually increasing in complexity and providing unique and fun mechanics that encourage creative problem-solving.
- The art and audio design are exceptional, with richly detailed environments and immersive soundscapes that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game includes generous checkpoints and accessibility options, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players despite minor bugs and glitches.
- Some players experienced issues with 3D platforming, particularly in specific maps, which could disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- There are minor bugs and glitches present, which, while not game-breaking, can still detract from the overall experience.
- The horror elements may not be as intense as some players expect, leading to a perception that the game is more of a puzzle adventure than a true horror experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging first-person puzzle mechanics, which start slowly but evolve into varied and challenging experiences that encourage creative thinking. The art style complements the gameplay, and the gradual increase in difficulty enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, players find the gameplay to be a perfect blend of puzzles and action, with smartly designed mechanics that keep them invested.
“Really cool first-person puzzler, starts off a bit slow but the mechanics get really interesting.”
“This game truly shines where it matters the most: the puzzles are varied and challenging; the mechanics are fresh and smartly designed, they blend together in ways that make you think outside the box and leave room for creativity and emergent gameplay; the difficulty increases gradually and without highs or lows.”
“It's a great mix of puzzles and action; it might be surprising with its setting and presentation, but it will surprise you even more with its awesome gameplay mechanics.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is enriched by detailed environments and unique level designs that enhance environmental storytelling. While the narrative unfolds through logs and documents, some players find these elements occasionally lengthy or cryptic, yet the overall intrigue keeps them engaged and eager for future episodes to resolve the mysteries presented.
“The environments are fleshed out with an abundance of minor details, levels are uniquely structured and colored, and there's a good amount of environmental storytelling within each level.”
“On your hands is a genuinely charming puzzle game with lovely art, a compelling story, and a richly dark atmosphere.”
“The story is told mainly by logs and documents; some of them are a bit too long or cryptic, but overall it's still interesting.”
“The story is told mainly through logs and documents, some of which are a bit too long or cryptic, but overall it's still interesting.”
“I can't wait for all the 'episodes' to come out to see if there will be a conclusion to the mysterious story of Prot and the communicator (I don't know her name!). I'll wait to see!”
“Tl;dr - another world x portal by way of a story about my uncle.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simple yet functional, complementing the gameplay and atmosphere effectively. Players appreciate the gorgeous visuals and find them to enhance the overall experience, with some noting a need for initial adjustment. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, alongside its engaging gameplay and sound.
“The art style is simple and functional to the gameplay and the atmosphere, although you might need some time to get accustomed to it.”
“10/10 gameplay is amazing, graphics are great, puzzles are exactly how hard they need to be.”
“Very fun and your first playthrough will definitely have your brain thinking; gorgeous visuals, wonderful voice acting, and boy howdy, the last puzzle on map 10 sure did take me a moment to work out!”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a charming yet richly dark ambiance, enhanced by lovely art and a compelling story. Players appreciate the focus on atmospheric horror and enemy design rather than frustration from gameplay mechanics, although the art style may require some adjustment. Overall, the atmosphere effectively complements the puzzle elements, creating an engaging experience.
“On your hands is a genuinely charming puzzle game with lovely art, a compelling story, and a richly dark atmosphere.”
“I also greatly appreciate all the anti-frustration features in the game; I enjoy when the horror aspect comes from the atmosphere and enemy design rather than the fear of losing progress on a puzzle.”
“The art style is simple and functional to the gameplay and the atmosphere, although you might need some time to get accustomed to it.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and immersion that a horror game should provide.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of dread or excitement.”
“The environments are bland and forgettable, making it hard to feel engaged or scared during gameplay.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent audio mixing, creating an immersive ambiance that complements the voice acting and sound effects effectively. Overall, it significantly enhances the gaming experience.
“I greatly enjoyed the audio mixing, music, ambiance, voice acting, and effects throughout the whole game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only minor glitches and some rough edges in the tutorial that do not significantly detract from the experience. Players find the charm and enjoyable puzzles outweigh any stability issues.
“There are a couple of rough edges with the tutorial, but nothing infuriating. There are some minor glitches here and there, but it's charming enough and the puzzles are fun enough for them not to be a hindrance.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, which was really disappointing.”
